"kokeshi" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kokeshis [plural], kokeshi [plural]
Etymology: From Japanese こけし (kokeshi). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|こけし|tr=kokeshi}} Japanese こけし (kokeshi) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|kokeshi}} kokeshi (plural kokeshis or kokeshi)
  1. A Japanese wooden doll with a spherical head having simple painted-on features, and a limbless, cylindrical body, typically featuring a painted-on floral design. Wikipedia link: kokeshi Categories (topical): Toys

Inflected forms

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